RICOH ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF HD PENTAX-D FA★50mm F1.4 SDM AW STAR-SERIES LENS

**Mikesul** · 08-29-2018, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Roadrunnerdeluxe

Has there been any other review of the lens yet? I've been scouring the internet daily but no reviews to be found anywhere.

It usually takes weeks or months for good Pentax reviews to appear. That is Not much different from other companies although there are more superficial ones sooner for others.

chima chinda · 08-30-2018, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

It usually takes weeks or months for good Pentax reviews to appear. That is Not much different from other companies although there are more superficial ones sooner for others.

I've seen a few though. I'll try to share when I find them.
Cameraville is one good one I suppose.

chima chinda · 08-30-2018, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by OoKU

http://www.bilibili.com/video/av29582763

Japanese but thanks. 👍

OoKU · 08-30-2018, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by chima chinda

Japanese but thanks. 👍

No,chinese.

**ffking** · 08-31-2018, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by OoKU

No,chinese.

I came here because I'm always interested in what you have to say - not much of personal relevance on this occasion, but since I came all this way. I might as well say something

antipattern · 08-31-2018, 09:00 AM

You're all just trying to fill up the posts, don't you?

**ffking** · 08-31-2018, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by antipattern

You're all just trying to fill up the posts, don't you?

Not without reason

**Mikesul** · 08-31-2018, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by ffking

Not without reason

No/Yes but it is all good anyway

**ffking** · 08-31-2018, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

No/Yes but it is all good anyway

Well, I suppose that depends on ho you interpret the ambiguity in my comment - yes.many of the posts are lacking in reason, but they all have A reason behind them

**Mikesul** · 08-31-2018, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by ffking

Well, I suppose that depends on ho you interpret the ambiguity in my comment - yes.many of the posts are lacking in reason, but they all have A reason behind them

Well said

**KA5TXL** · 08-31-2018, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by ffking

Well, I suppose that depends on ho you interpret the ambiguity in my comment - yes.many of the posts are lacking in reason, but they all have A reason behind them

And mine is that we are down to the last 90 posts for the mkII

enoeske · 08-31-2018, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by KA5TXL

And mine is that we are down to the last 90 posts for the mkII

let go!

Richard Longseth · 08-31-2018, 04:33 PM

Zero posts to go! Yippi. But..........my reclusive self hasn't hit my 10 minimum yet.

**sbh** · 08-31-2018, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Richard Longseth

Zero posts to go! Yippi. But..........my reclusive self hasn't hit my 10 minimum yet.

Why not? Let your fingers hit the keyboard!

**clickclick** · 08-31-2018, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by Roadrunnerdeluxe

Has there been any other review of the lens yet? I've been scouring the internet daily but no reviews to be found anywhere.

I found this:

Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Review | Digital Trends

08-31-2018, 04:43 AM	#890
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by OoKU No,chinese. I came here because I'm always interested in what you have to say - not much of personal relevance on this occasion, but since I came all this way. I might as well say something Last edited by ffking; 08-31-2018 at 09:02 AM.

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08-29-2018, 01:57 PM	#886
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Roadrunnerdeluxe Has there been any other review of the lens yet? I've been scouring the internet daily but no reviews to be found anywhere. It usually takes weeks or months for good Pentax reviews to appear. That is Not much different from other companies although there are more superficial ones sooner for others.

08-30-2018, 04:59 AM	#887
chima chinda Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lagos Photos: Albums Posts: 60	Originally posted by Mikesul It usually takes weeks or months for good Pentax reviews to appear. That is Not much different from other companies although there are more superficial ones sooner for others. I've seen a few though. I'll try to share when I find them. Cameraville is one good one I suppose.

08-30-2018, 08:58 PM	#888
chima chinda Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lagos Photos: Albums Posts: 60	Originally posted by OoKU http://www.bilibili.com/video/av29582763 Japanese but thanks. 👍

08-30-2018, 10:13 PM	#889
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740 Original Poster	Originally posted by chima chinda Japanese but thanks. 👍 No,chinese.

08-31-2018, 09:00 AM	#891
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	You're all just trying to fill up the posts, don't you?

08-31-2018, 09:03 AM	#892
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by antipattern You're all just trying to fill up the posts, don't you? Not without reason

08-31-2018, 09:15 AM	#893
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by ffking Not without reason No/Yes but it is all good anyway

08-31-2018, 09:17 AM	#894
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Mikesul No/Yes but it is all good anyway Well, I suppose that depends on ho you interpret the ambiguity in my comment - yes.many of the posts are lacking in reason, but they all have A reason behind them

08-31-2018, 09:18 AM	#895
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by ffking Well, I suppose that depends on ho you interpret the ambiguity in my comment - yes.many of the posts are lacking in reason, but they all have A reason behind them Well said

08-31-2018, 04:09 PM	#896
KA5TXL Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 188	Originally posted by ffking Well, I suppose that depends on ho you interpret the ambiguity in my comment - yes.many of the posts are lacking in reason, but they all have A reason behind them And mine is that we are down to the last 90 posts for the mkII

08-31-2018, 04:16 PM	#897
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by KA5TXL And mine is that we are down to the last 90 posts for the mkII let go!

08-31-2018, 04:33 PM	#898
Richard Longseth Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 39	Zero posts to go! Yippi. But..........my reclusive self hasn't hit my 10 minimum yet.

08-31-2018, 05:10 PM	#899
sbh Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Black Forest, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 849	Originally posted by Richard Longseth Zero posts to go! Yippi. But..........my reclusive self hasn't hit my 10 minimum yet. Why not? Let your fingers hit the keyboard!

08-31-2018, 06:44 PM	#900
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by Roadrunnerdeluxe Has there been any other review of the lens yet? I've been scouring the internet daily but no reviews to be found anywhere. I found this: Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Review \| Digital Trends